Adamanta Chubb
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| Adamanta Chubb | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Adamanta Took |
| Location | Tookland |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
Adamanta Chubb was a Hobbit of the Shire.
History
Adamanta was the wife of the Old Took. They had twelve children: Isengrim III, Hildigard, Isumbras IV, Hildigrim, Isembold, Hildifons, Isembard, Hildibrand, Belladonna, Donnamira, Mirabella, Isengar.[1]
Etymology
Adamanta comes from from "adamant", a mythical unbreakable substance, now referring to diamonds. Jewel names were common among female Hobbits.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Took of Great Smials"
